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Flexibility in Spending CCDF Funds in Response to Federal or State Declared Emergency Situations
This Information Memorandum provides guidance to State, Territorial, and Tribal CCDF Lead Agencies regarding the flexibility in spending CCDF funds in response to federal or state declared emergency situations.
OCC Technical Assistance Opportunity: Improving Inclusive Child Care Through CCDF
The Office of Child Care is offering a new technical assistance opportunity for state and territory Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Lead Agencies. This initiative aims to enhance inclusive child care services for children with disabilities and developmental delays.
NPRM to Increase Flexibility for Tribes in CCDF Eligibility
The Office of Child Care announced a new proposed rule to increase program flexibility for all Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations operating CCDF programs in determining family eligibility.
2024 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Final Rule
The 2024 Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Final Rule updates regulations (45 CFR Part 98) to help working families afford child care and broadly support child care quality and accessibility in communities.
The Office of Child Care supports low-income working families through child care financial assistance and promotes children's learning by improving the quality of early care and education and afterschool programs.